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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
The ATTACK ON the Gas Works.

The assertions published in the hi,Ni-
gcnc,r yesterday morning to the effect that
the gas bills for December were abnormal
ly large, that there WAS great amount of
complaint, and that the gas WAS very poor,
are all very tar from the truth. So far
from there having been great complaint,
there has been less kicking ON bills At the
Gas office. since the first OF January than
AT any time in recent wears But one gen
tleman made formal protest against his
bill last Monday, the 10th, on which
day over SlO.OOO was taken in.
That the bulls are larger than usual
at this time OF year is also untrue, while
the quality Of gas furnished consumers is
very high, test yesterday showing l9.5
candle power, while the usual average Is
l. candles
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
Industrial Notes.

The architect for the tube works which
the Riverside Company contemplate erect
ing arrived in Renwood yesterday.
The Crescent mill WAS compelled to lay
OF Yesterday afternoon on account of the
scarcity Unnatural gas They will resume
this afternoon.
That part OF the forge department OF the
Henwood Iron Works which il denomina-
ted the country" will probably not he in
operation next week
II is rumored that number al men who
have been employed in the Rcnwood forge
department, and who are residents of
Wheeling. will leave town and take Situa-
tious in the upper Riverside mill when it
resumes operations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
CLoAKS sold Regardless of Cost.
STONE Il THOMAS,
RAILROAD NOTES.

\ Double Track From Hellaire to New
ark.
There is considerable talk in railroad
circles of a double track for the b. X q.
from Bcllaire to Newark 1t would GER
tainiy he great saving Of property, MS
more accidents are occurring on this part
of the road than OH all the rest Of the line.
1t is said that fifteen engines were demol-
iShed in collisions during December, be-
sides large number of cars and freight.
If this destruction is tn coutinue, another
track would soon pay Tor itself in the say
ing ofpropcrty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
ABOUT TIE CITY.
ISadly Burned.

John Hagcdorn, who is employed ut the
Riverside blast furnace, met with serious
accident yesterday. While standing near
the tap from which the Stag was running,
the hot Sinder exploded by coming in con-
tact with some water, and the molten stuff
flew in all directions. Hagedorn was
badly burned about the face, both eyes
being injured, one so badly that it is fear
ed he will lose the use OF it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

The spacious parlors OF Mrs. George
Mende's residence, at % Twelfth street,
were filled last evening to listen to de
lightful entertainment The programme
consisted of music and recitations. Mrs.
Nellie Swec ney Palmer, Mrs. Fred. Sey-
mour, Mrs John Riheldafler and Mr. W.
Il. Day were the yOcalistS of the evening,
and the audience were delighted with
every selection. The literary selections
were in keeping with the vocal, rendering
a most delightful whole. Let us have
more OF them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

'GENTLEMEN: -Gooch' Mexican Syrup
came To hand, aud took it out of the EN-
press office after some time. had bad
cough and could not sleep halt the night.
had burning under the lett breast 81 |
could not lie on it. could not cough mp
hut yellow mucus. 1t was
tough. commenced to use your Gooch'S
Mexican Syrup according to directions, and
it cured my cough entirely. | have been
sick Tor five years, three years confined to
my room; hut am now able to % around
and attend to my business
Yours, etc,
JOHN W. PROCTOR,
Delaware, Ind
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

The Bar Association of West Virginia
have arranged with the ohio River Il. Il.
Co for an excursion Ia Charleston, w. Va,
Tuesday January 18th. Train will leave
j. W. Il X. depot 40 i. m, city time.
Fare for the round trip, S9.l5.
For further information call ut office OF
company, foot of Eleventh street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

No. . iG!c; No. January 4ilai5c; Feb
ruary 46Iai6Sc; March l7ai7!c; April
47aISEc. Oats-Spot steady hut quiet; No.
3 white 3slc; No. . white 3gaiOc; futures
quiet hat steady; No. > white January
- ta3- e.; February 3-ta3Sic; March 3SYa
SOC; April 39a39lc. Bulter-Firm and
active; western ladIc fancy 22a2ic; do good
to choice lSa32c Eggs-Fim and in fair
demand; fresh Bic.
Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, o., January 13.-Cotton
STEADY. Flour-Firm. Whcat-Strong;
No. , red SIC; receipts 1000 bushels;
shipments II, $40 bushels Corn Steady;
No. , mixed 37!a3Sc. Oats--In moderate
demand; No. , mixed 3Oia3lc. Rye
Steady; No. 59laGOc. Pork-Quiet and
firm at Sl2 80. Lard-Stronger at s. 81.
Bacon-Firm. Whisky-Quiet at 81 IL.
Butter, Sugar and Cheese Firm. Eggs
Heavy and dropping at 24a25c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
PANHANDLE ROUTE.

Change in sleeping Car Arrang emcnts.
Train No. ; of the rittSburg, Cincinnati
and ST. Louis Ry., leaving Pittsburg at
l9:U5 D. M. now carries II Pullman sleep
ing ear through from pittsburg TO Chicago
via Columbus and bradford Junction, ar
irving at Chicago at 7:nj Il. ~, making
connection with outbound trains OF the
Western trunk lines. This sleeping car
returns to pittSburg on tram No. 10,
leaving Chicago at $50 p. H., making dI-
rect connection for New York and the East.
All OF the Pan Handle through trains be
tween Pittsburg and Columbus are now
equipped with Pullman Palace cars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

The Democratic City Executive Com
mittee met at the Young Mems Democra-
tic Club, last night, and organized by
electing p. F. FerrellH hairman, c. II. Copp
Secretary and !. ]. Kenney Treasurer.
Mr. H. II. Waddell having resigned the
candidacy tor the First Branch of Council
from the Third ward, the committee filled
the vacancy on the ticket with the name
OF Mr.. August Rolf This was the best
selection which could possibly have been
made Col. Rolf is very popular, and will
undoubtedly carry the ward, Republican
though it is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

Cheap excursion tickets to the South
now on sale by the Pan Handle route. For
tickets and further particulars, call on or
address J. G.. TOmlinSon, Passenger Agent
Pan Handle Route, Wheeling. W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
DRY GOODS.
New York.

New YORK, January l3.-Dry Goods
With good REQUEST hy the many buyers
present, followed by moderate selections
OF all kinds of cotton goods, the business
WAS large and values firm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

A RIO hargaiu-Tcn pieces of 81 and
lO4 Blrachcd Shcctings AT 2Oc.
stone X THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
qew advertisements.

VXTANTED-Ladie local or travelling
" wonderful entirely new specially for =
dies only; 81 daily easily made: no photo +
painting; particulars free, MRS II. +. LITTLE
A. Chicago, ILL., aliru.F.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

Will find this splendid opportunity to
buy fine calf shoes. We have now the
largest and finest stock of fine calf COrdo-
van, Dongola. Kangaroo and English
Porpoise Shoes in the city.
l.. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

Come and see the wonderful bargains
we now otter in fine Kip, Pebble Goat and
straight Goat Button Boots Elegant
goods, perfect fitting, latest styles, all
sizes and every width. See our stock of
Holiday Slippers for gentlemen.
L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
| DIVIDEND.

Al a meeting Of the Board IT Directors of H..
Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Of Win.
Ing, held this day. dividend at live lir pcr cent
mand. G. H. COLLIER
Secretary
Wheeling, ". Va, January T.. IN,,. isi;
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

Delegates to the Ear Association at
Charleston on the 18th, who pay fare from
Point Pleasant, can return free over the
Kanawha Il Ohio Railroad by presenting
certificate OF membership from the Secre-
tary of the Association.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

CINCiNNArI, o., January l3.-lIugs-
Weak; common 10 light 50 7Oai -. Re
ccipts !, 500 head; shipments | ,2oO head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

FIFTY cent Carpets market down to Hoe
To reduce stock before inventory.
STONE X THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

WE still have few Remnants of Erus-
sells and Powered Carpets left at very low
prices STONE IL THOMAS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
For Balls and Parties
During This Week Only.

IO-inch nuns yelling in pink and blue,
warranted all wool, 25C per yard, at En-
Shrimrr'S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
Read What MIR. Proctor says

Reduction in prices OF Boots and Shoes
ut !. W. AMICK'S, lli3 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
LIVE STOCK.


CHICAGO, January -. - Cattle-Rc-
ceipts 10000; shipments 10000; market
Stcadier; shipping steers - iOal 2O;stock-
ers and feeders 50 25a3 50; fancy s. 30:
cows, bulls and mixed 81 5Oa3 30; bulk,
81 3Oa2 %; Texas cattle s. 5Oa3 10.
Hogs-Receipts $1,000 head; shipments
10000 head; market steadicr and lirmer:
rough and mixed 81 00al 10; packing and
shipping - iOa4 -; light s. -Oa4 80;
skips 81 5Oa3 10
Shecp-Receipts 5000; shipments >. 900:
market stcadler; natives, western corn
fed 81 GOAL -, Texans s. 25al 90.
East Liberty.
EAST Liberty, January l3.- Cattle
Receipts 3ii head; shipments so head :;
market slow at yesterdays prices.
Hogs-Reccipts .l-0 head; shipments
1000 head; market slow; PhiladelphiaS
- 0Oaj 20; Workers 81 7Oai 20; common
and light 81 30ai -.
Sheep-RccciptS 500 head; shipments
1000 head; market firm at Yesterdays
prices
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

Music at the Alhamhra Rink Friday
and Saturday nights this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
POINTS ON PEOPLE.

Movements of Citizens and the Coming
and Going of Strangers.
McSsrs. |. IScnberg aud Morris Jacobs
returned yesterday from an eastern trip OF
ten days.
Mr.. Charles Weidman, agent of the
Union News Company at this place, will
leave Tor Pittshurg to-day To take charge
ur the cOmpauy'S office at that place. This
Is the largest office this side of Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
Iudrx TO New Advertisements.
LOT SwARACKER

We have opened our new asSOrtment
Of EnIbrOidCricS in marrow, medium
and TIounciuS~ and AIi-oNer Web En-
broidcric~. NE newest and very
choicest goods: also - nice line OF
white Goods.
IOT SwNBNCEER.
FALL AND WINTER STOCK.
Just received - fuIi lins OF PantR-
IsoninE~. >uitinE~. ON~Tr"atinE~- Al
80 q falI iinr "t ear celebrated asr
NaaI aad wor.t.d . Mt Ia~Est-.
Z. uESSA SON~.
tIsI aad Itst aarkst street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
FINANCE AND TRADE.

Money sa5 Per Cent Governments A ctiv"-
Stocks Higher Flour Quiet and I'm
changcd-Whcat Higher.
New YORK, January l3.-Monry on
call easy at :ia5 per cent, prime mcr-
camille paper Ga7 per cent; sterling eX-
change dull but steady at 4S2lalSGi.
GOvERNMENTS-ACti demand heavy
Thrres Coupons .................OO
FOurS Coupons . ...........i ~ ,
tnurSald a-hHli. TO- d
Pacific Skies of lSyj. Ia
STATES. Dull and steady.
RAILRopS.-Actiye and firm; sales $3.50, e.
700.
STOCKs-Thc trading in the stock mar
ket exhibited more vim than at any time
in the past two weeks. Transactions were
larger and fluctuations and the interest in
the operations much more widely dcstribu-
ted The opening and the close were
generally strong. Everything on the act
i've list is higher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. January L. Flour
Weak. Wheat Pull. No > rel january
gltag!; February G2ag2!c; March ora
Islc, April oIapllc Corn Spot steady
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

CIusJND out Sal, OF Blanket,
~wNT a THOMAS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
InIIirs.

BIG Bargains in Bltachcd and Cream
Table Linens ut Stone X Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

PRICES Greatly Reduced in Red Under
wear STONE x THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
PETROLEUM..


PITTSBURGH, January Ii. -Petroleum-
Fairly active and firm; opened at lie;
closed at 1lsc; highest PC; lowest 7lc.
Bradford.
BRADFORD, January l3.-Pctrolcum-
Opened 12c; closed 7I.c; highest re:
lowest 1l!c; clcaranccs Of. 600 ;,arrcIs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14
LAZY AGENTS WANTED.

ly new article that /, wanted IN ever
family. Very useful. sells for Toe EnClu,. ,.
III stamps for sample Of goods and agents term,
Address J. X. SLOANE X CO., Hartford, Conn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-14

LS.GoonNCo VII dry goods the cheapest
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A SWELL AFFAIR.
MIR IouIS pELAPLAIN. JK., ElHiANTLY
ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS
Al His Handsome Home on Chaplmo Street
Last Eyening-A Delightful
Stag Party.

Mr.. Louis Delaplain, Jr., entertained a
number of his gentlemen friends in very
ELEGANT manner last evening ut his charm
ing home ON Chapline street, and without
doubt the affair was one Of the SWEETEST,
most ENJOYABLE and novel entertainments
ever giyen in the city. As early as .
o'clock the young gentlemen began arriy-
ing, and by $3.50 the Gsscmblage was quite
large. As each guest arrived he was
greeted with placard ut the door bearing
the following inscription
"WELCuME, GIRLS
(Our Motto
Liberty or Death
As the the boys were all bachelors the
motto suited them. They were all cor
daily received by the host and pretty soon
the parlors presented Il lively and pretty
scene. rs the card tables filled with play
crs. attired in iull evening dress, and eX-
citing games followed one after another
A colorcd quartette was present and sang
number OF pretty selections, while the
unsteady accomplished people did their
part toward amusing themselves and the
others.
Hung ina conspicuous place i'll the dress
inr room was the following placaTd:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

NEW WEATHER SIGNALs.-Acting Chief
Signal Officer, Greedy, furnishes the fol
lowing explanation of the new weather
signals, to take tho place of the flags now
in use after the list of March -
No. 1, white flag, six feet square, indi
Gates clear or fair weather. No. 2, blue
flag, six feet square, indicates rain or snow.
No. 8, black, triangular flag, four feet at
the base and six feet in length, always
refers to temperature. When placed above
number / or 2, it indicates warmer weather;
when placed below number or 2, it indi-
Gates colder weather when not displayed,
the indications are that the temperature
will remain stationary, or that the change
in temperature will not vary five degrees
from the temperature of the same hours Of
the preceding day. No. 4, white flag, six
feet square, with black square in center,
indicates the approach of a sudden and de-
cided fall in temperature This signal is
usually ordered at least "a hours In adj
vance of the cold wave. 1t is not displayed
unless a temperature of Is degrees, or
lower, is expected. When No. is dis
played, No. is always omitted. When
displayed on poles, the signals read down.
ward when displayed from horizontal
supports a small streamer is attached, to
indicate the point from which the signals
are to be read.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

The UNPOPULAR DEPENDENT PENSIONS
bILL.-The New York Evening Post,
which has done excellent service to the
country by assisting in the demonstration
of the dangerous character of the depend
emit pensions bill before it was vetoed. and
in unfolding the Presidents action in veto
Ing it, publishes copies of some of the
numerous letters the President has received
from well-known soldiers who oppose the
bill. The first of the letters urge the Prcsi-
dent not to sign the bill; the remainder com
mend his patriotic refusal to sign it.
Among the multitude of reasons cited for
vetoing it is one that should have some in
fiuence upon Congress, namely, the serious
impairment of our resources the bill would
be found to have occasioned in case Of an
other war. ga tax" the writer observes,
'once RENTED nay be imposed again when
necessary, but pension once granted can
not we'll be withdrawn when the money ia
needed for more important purposes" To
create big pension list is not, therefore,
the wisest way to get rid ofsurplus revenue.
1t is gratifying to learn that the pensions
committee of the House is not unanimous
in favoring the passage of the bankrupting
measure over the Presidents veto. This
fact, together with the refusal of the House
recently to pass certain private pension
bills over the presidential veto, gives some
slight ground for the hope that the sober
second thought of the House on the de.
pendent pensions bill will be wiser than its
first.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
The President and the Pensions.

Cleveland is a man the courage of whose
convictions never telerates the question OF
personal or party advantage. His veto Of
the enormous pension grant is characteristic
of the man. Beth the President and the
Democratic party favor pensions, and mil
lions of dollars have teen voted by ex Con-
federate soldiers in Congress out Of their
own taxes 10 pay pensions to their recent
foes in war. But tricky demagcgues play
ing for ''the soldier vote" have taken ad-
vantage of this fact to swell the appropria-
tions for pensions far beyond the bounds of
necessity and justice. Presuming that any
President would be afraid to say them Nay,
they have increased pensions till they threat
en- to swallow up the whole revenue of the
Government. To add TO the present list of
pensioners disabled in war all others who
have been disabled in any manner since was
to go much too far The President was
right to withhold his consent.
The people are grooming under the bur-
dens of Federal taxation, yet these dema-
gogues in Congress have sought to make a
reduction in taxation impossible. We're
they suffered to continue to ply their iniq-
uitous traffic in the misfortunes of brave
soldiers they would in time bury the tax
payers of the country under the weight If
0oNtTuWcub eAdCblOHo dou null tAC 0Ot6Eu-
ment itself int bankruptcy.
But the President, whilst opposing in no
manner reasonable and just pensions to
Union soldiers, has had the courage to re-
fuse to give his consent to reckless extrava-
gance. He holds that the soldiers should
be pensoned, but that this work can be
properly accomplished without the whole.
sale plundsring Of the people.-Richmond
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Strong and Amiable.

It is well known, says the Norfolk Land
marx, that Mr.. Cleveland is a strong and
upright man, with good, eld-fashioned re-
spect for the Constitution and the laws
These he holds above all other objects. or
considerations, and it is matter of no lit
that he puts his conception of duty before
sentiment or inclination. His veto of the Pen
sion Grab showed his fine qualities to great
advantage, and he might have rested on
that with the assurance Of a crop of laurels;
but the routine Of business forced upon him
another matter, in dealing with which he
has again shown the high qualities which
he possesses. He has felt constrained to
impose his veto On the bill intended to al
thorize the distribution Of seed in Texas to
supply the farmers who inhabit the drouth
stricken region Of that State. A measure
of this sort appeals very strongly to human
ity, aad Congress passed the act in a charit-
able mood; but in point of fact, as the Presi
dent says. one is unable to And warrant for
this sort of legislation in the CONSTITUTE n
Of the Republic. Mr.. Cleveland eyidentlg
vetoed the bill with reluctance, and this ia
very apparent in the tone and manner of bis
message. Being practical man he gives
his sympathy practical turn, and suggests
what ought to be an easy way out of the
difficulty. The method he recommends has
the merit of being simple and direct, aud is
for Congressman, whose constituents are
prosperous, Co club in and concentrate the
seeds they are entitled to from the Agricul-
t1ral Bureau for the bsnefit of the Texas
sufferers. The appropriation for the distri
button of seeds through the regular chan
nels is 500, 900 and of thi, one-tenth could
easily be collected without hardship to any
body. Congressman from the big cities
could furnish the quantity needed, and no
doubt will do so. if the Presidents amiable
suggestion is taken in hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
An Invitation to the Next Enterprise il
Search of Location.

The Baltimore Manu- dcttrers' Record Of
the 10Th instant refers to the industry con.
Quoted at Greensboro, North Carolina, by
the ''North Carolina Coach Material Com
pany," which has grown into large bust
ness. Greensboro is railroad center.
and has more than doubled its population
during the past few years. The business
generally has increased, but there is only
about $780, COO of banking capital for the
accommodation of all interests. The
'Coach Material Company" has expanded
its business, and commanded trade above
the banking accommodations necessary to
hold it. Whilst retaining its local habita
tion, because of facilities in procuring raw
material and having good transportation in
all directions, it has moved the chief of iti
trade supplies TO Richmond, where the
capital for accommodating tine-sales car
be more readily obtained.
Greensboro, in railroad opportunities, il
somewhat like Staunton, and Stauntop
like boro', has an abundance of raw
material of nearly all kinds at her doors
and then Staunton has what Greensboro il
asking for, full supply of capital, and of
fers the. best of facilities for successful,
opening manufacturing industries. A larg'
fire-proof building, Immediately on siding
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, ant
within the city, can be had on the mos
favorable terms, and then to any Legitimate
and well-grounded business, wanting sc
commodations upon its time sales, Their
will be no difficulty on that score, for vi
have two National Banks with paid-ul
capital of 100000, carrying reserve
and undivided profits equal to the capita
and full line of deposits, doing business d
per cent interest.
Thus it will be observed that Stauntol
has every requisite to invite the location o
Industries and the means to build up pros
porous manufacturing, as it has a superio
grain ard other commercial-interests
May we not ask the kird assistance of tn
Record, that is doing SO much to aid il
developing the South, to keep lookeu
for the future, and direct to Stanntol
practieally-informed and coed business
men seeking to establish themselves il
manufacturing pursuits